PINGAT JET BEADED BUTTERFLY EVENING CAPE
1890’s
Maison Emile Pingat A. Walles & Cie
Cream satin with chiffon shoulder drape beneath two layers of stiffened black net decorated as butterfly wings with silver sequins and faceted jet beads, the high neck having a large beaded wire butterfly at back.

Cape
1570-1580
Museu del Disseny de Barcelona
EMERALD GREEN CUT VELVET CAPE, 1870’s – 1880’s.
Velvet triangle having a deep floral border with cord and velvet trim having knotted fringe and quilted silk lining.
“can’t shake the devil’s hand and say you’re only kidding” is the most concise and powerful dismissal of people who are “jokingly” racist and i can’t believe it’s from a They Might Be Giants song

























